🔬 Delhi CM and Dhawan launch new STEM Lab

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan inaugurated a new STEM Lab at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Pitampura on Thursday. This lab, supported by HMD's CSR, is set to benefit over 2,500 students through immersive, application-based learning. The launch follows an MoU between Da One Group and the Delhi Directorate of Education. This move supports Delhi's push for digital inclusion and future-ready classrooms across the capital. The initiative marks the expansion of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation's efforts from digital classrooms to dedicated experiential learning spaces.

🐒 Orphaned baby monkey Punch turns one, gets huge birthday love

Orphaned Japanese macaque Punch recently celebrated his first birthday at Ichikawa City Zoo in Tokyo. Once solitary and attached to a plushie, he now plays with siblings and acts as a baby protector. On July 26th, he received about 2,500 birthday cards from fans globally. His story inspired support, leading to a fund that raised 48 million yen. This money is helping upgrade his enclosure with things like AC.

🌟 weekly career vibes for august 9-15, 2026

This weekly career horoscope covers August 9 to August 15, 2026, detailing professional trends for each zodiac sign. Aries will see slow work picking up pace as confidence is noticed by others. Taurus benefits from reputation leading to valuable recommendations during this period. Gemini's opportunity lies in increased talking, while Cancer gains respect for their judgment. Capricorn's reliability leads to influential trust and bigger responsibilities.

🐕 Japanese man's dog transformation story fact-checked

A viral video claims a young Japanese millionaire spent Rs 220 crore to become a dog-like person. This bizarre story features a 26-year-old, reportedly living like a dog after operations. However, a conflicting claim suggests the expenditure was only about 2 million Japanese yen, or Rs 11–14 lakh. This costume, made by Zeppet, took approximately 40 days to complete. The claims circulating online have not been independently verified by India.com. 🐕

🎾 Sabalenka gets upset by Alexandrova at Canadian Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova in a tough three-set battle at the Canadian Open. This match took place in Toronto on Saturday, marking a significant setback for Sabalenka's US Open preparations. The match lasted nearly two and a half hours, with the score concluding 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4. Sabalenka managed to fight back from a set down but ultimately could not stop Alexandrova's aggressive play. Alexandrova will now face Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals. 🎾

🔬 CSIR Scientist Wins Third Big Honour in 2026

Dr Akanksha Singh, a Scientist-D at CSIR-CIMAP, has secured the prestigious NASI Young Scientist Award 2026 in Agricultural and Plant Sciences. This achievement marks her third major national honour in 2026, following INYAS membership and INSA Young Associate selection earlier this year. Her research focuses on plant-microbe interactions and eco-friendly disease management to boost crop health. The NASI award ceremony will take place at Banaras Hindu University on December 4 and 5, 2026. These recognitions highlight the rising profile of young Indian scientists tackling real-world agricultural challenges. 🌾

📢 Kerala UDF govt. faces backlash over Vande Mataram order

The UDF government in Kerala is facing allegations for appearing to follow the RSS line after the Chief Secretary issued a directive. This order mandated that government departments recite Vande Mataram in its entirety during Independence Day celebrations. This followed a Union Ministry of Culture directive related to the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9 to 17. Opposition leaders criticized this, saying the full song contradicts the secular spirit and aligns with a Hindutva agenda. The government's reaction to this latest controversy is yet to be officially released.

🤝 Congress reminds NCP on women's quota before Modi meet

Congress reminded Sharad Pawar's NCP about the INDIA bloc's stance on women's quota prior to a meeting with PM Modi. The discussion focused on adhering to the agreed-upon lines regarding reservations within the alliance. Specific numbers or dates related to this reminder were not detailed in the report. This move aims to keep all coalition partners aligned on key policy fronts ahead of major political events. Further alignment talks are expected as the INDIA bloc prepares for upcoming electoral challenges.

🌉 Mumbai gets 4 new bridges to ease traffic woes 🌉

Mumbai is upgrading its infrastructure with four new overbridges running from Dadar to Ghatkopar to tackle city congestion. These projects, managed by BMC and MRIDC, involve an investment of around Rs 1,179 crore. The new bridges are scheduled to be finished in phases over the next two years, starting with the Elphinstone Bridge by November 2026. Other key upgrades include a 6-lane replacement at Dadar and a new cable-stayed bridge in Ghatkopar. This massive overhaul aims to boost east-west connectivity across the busy metropolis.

🌉 Mumbai getting 4 new bridges to ease traffic

Mumbai is upgrading its infrastructure with four new overbridges from Dadar to Ghatkopar to tackle congestion across the city. These projects, by BMC and MRIDC, involve an investment of around Rs 1,179 crore. The new bridges are set to be completed in phases over the next two years, starting with the Elphinstone Bridge replacement by November 2026. Additionally, the Tilak Bridge in Dadar will feature six lanes opening by April 2027. The overhaul aims to significantly boost east-west connectivity and reduce bottlenecks in busy areas. 🌉

🚨 Christian group chief arrested over social media comment

A Christian organisation office-bearer was arrested for a comment on a social media post that allegedly offended Hindu religious sentiments. Arun Pannalal, president of the Chhattisgarh Christian Forum, was the person booked by the Raipur Police. The FIR was registered on Saturday following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader regarding a Facebook post. Pannalal was booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to promoting enmity and outraging religious feelings. He was arrested on Friday night and subsequently sent to judicial custody on Saturday.